The Scene:

The Scene features a variety of articles that explore a wide range of subjects, all of then delving into the many aspects of rock ‘n’ roll music, its artists and players, the music business and classic rock culture

Elvis Presley’s ’68 Comeback: Burbank to Graceland

Amidst the psychedelic revolution, something amazing happened: Viewers saw and heard some of the rawest, hardest rock and roll music of their lives

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Rich Little: ‘Man of a Thousand Voices’

If you were watching The Tonight Show or The Dean Martin Celebrity Roast during the 1970s, there was a strong possibility you’d see the master impressionist.

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Tina Turner Interview: Phil Spector, ‘Tommy,’ and Touring With the Stones

“As wild as I am, I know that I maintain my femininity. People have always told me that,” said the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee in this classic chat.

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When Frank Sinatra Joined the Fifth Dimension

Frank Sinatra did not love rock music, but for his 1968 TV special he sang along with soul-pop hitmakers the Fifth Dimension and fit right in.

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That Epic Pete Best Tweet to a Beatles Question

The group often engage their fans on social media by asking things like “What’s Your Favorite Beatles Album?” Their original drummer had a unique answer

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The Kinks’ ‘Celluloid Heroes’: Everybody’s a Star…

“Everybody’s a dreamer, and everybody’s a star,” Ray Davies sang. But it was never quite that simple. Watch a stellar performance of this Kinks Klassik.

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The Making of Al Green and the Hi Records Sound

“The main thing is, Al could sing in tune. Once he got a hook on a song, it was hard to beat him.”—Producer Willie Mitchell

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‘Buffalo Springfield Again’: Behind-the-Scenes

The album was a defining moment in L.A. music history; meshing songcraft with new recording techniques that elevated the music.

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Starship’s ‘We Built This City’: Really The Worst?

Music critics love to call this 1985 #1 single the worst song ever. But is it really? We asked the former members of the band how they feel about it.

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Brian Jones, the Rolling Stones’ Resident Musical Genius, is Recalled by Bill Wyman, Jimmy Page & Others

“I honestly believe that if there wasn’t a Brian Jones there wouldn’t have been a Rolling Stones.”–Bill Wyman

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